Avocado Ranch Pasta Salad
This avocado ranch pasta salad is creamy, refreshing, and loaded with bold flavor. A smooth avocado-based ranch dressing coats rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, and crisp bell peppers for a side dish that doubles as a satisfying lunch. Easy to prep and perfect for potlucks or meal prep!
Equipment
- Large pot For boiling pasta
- Mixing bowl For combining salad ingredients
- Wooden Spoon For mixing the salad
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta or other short pasta
- 2 medium avocados ripe
- ½ cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup diced bell peppers any color
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, mash avocados until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and ranch seasoning. Mix until creamy and well blended.
- Add cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and green onions to a large bowl.
- Pour the avocado ranch dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss gently until fully coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with herbs or extra avocado if desired.
Notes
- Substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt if preferred.
- Add grilled chicken or bacon to make it a full meal.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free.
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